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by Richard G
Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Locking Wheel Nut Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 6997

Re: Locking Wheel Nut Removal

Ian, Peter

Managed to force a socket on in the end - wheels are off!

Thanks both for your help

Richard
by Richard G
Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Locking Wheel Nut Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 6997

Re: Locking Wheel Nut Removal

Many thanks Peter,

That's a very helpful link.

I'll need to invest in a more substantial pair of Mole grips but I'll certainly give that a go.

Appreciate your help

Richard
by Richard G
Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Locking Wheel Nut Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 6997

Locking Wheel Nut Removal

Hello, I've lost the locking wheel bolt key for my 74 MGB GT. There seem to be a number of tools around to get them off but I just wondered if anybody has dealt with the same problem before and can recommend the best tool to use. I am not bothered about damaging the bolt as I will replace all four w...
by Richard G
Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Short Circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 15182

Re: Short Circuit

Charles,

Great advice, problem solved. Loose earth seems to have done it. Managed to dislodge bullet connector for the fuel pump lead in the process so spent a good couple of hours wondering why the car wouldn't start! - Still, got there in the end

Anyway, thanks for your help

Richard
by Richard G
Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Short Circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 15182

Re: Short Circuit

Excellent Charles, thanks so much for your help

Richard
by Richard G
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Short Circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 15182

Re: Short Circuit

Thanks Charles,

That's very helpful. I'm getting on to it tomorrow so that gives me somewhere to start

I'll let you know how I get on

Thanks again

Richard
by Richard G
Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:48 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Short Circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 15182

Short Circuit

Hello I have something of an electrical mystery on my 1969 MGB Roadster and would appreciate any suggestions. Symptoms are: Starts and runs fine however the following don't work at all and as soon as the switches are operated the revs drop dramatically and the car struggles to run: Indicators - only...